Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanua is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the delivery of mechanical design outputs for water and wastewater projects across Ireland and the UK. You will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with Civil, Structural, EICA and Process disciplines to ensure quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in mechanical design within water/wastewater or process environments, a BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering, and membership in IMechE

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of mechanical design experience in water/wastewater or process environments.
• BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering is essential.
• Active membership in IMechE or Engineers Ireland/IEI; Chartered status is advantageous.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across Ireland and the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of mechanical design outputs across all project stages.
• Develop and review mechanical designs, calculations, and specifications for pumps, pipework, tanks, HVAC, and process equipment.
• Produce GA drawings, P&IDs, equipment schedules and procurement specifications.
• Resolve complex technical issues and mentor junior engineers.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and third-party design packages to ensure quality and constructability.
• Ensure compliance with CDM, PSDP and all relevant H&S legislation.
• Support BIM team with 3D models (Plant 3D / Revit MEP) and assist tender pricing.
• Promote off-site and manufacture-ready design approaches.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered engineer status (CEng) a plus

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Revit MEP

Job description

Glanua is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the delivery of mechanical design outputs for water and wastewater projects across Ireland and the UK. You will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with Civil, Structural, EICA and Process disciplines to ensure quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in mechanical design within water/wastewater or process environments, a BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering, and membership in IMechE